Haylands & Swanmore ward lies on the southeastern edge of Ryde, blending residential areas with rural fringes. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of suburban housing estates, local shops, and schools serving the community. Its landscape gently slopes towards the coastline, with some areas offering distant views over the Solent. The ward includes the distinct village of Swanmore, which maintains its own centre with a traditional pub and village hall, providing a focal point for local life.
A notable feature is the presence of the former Haylands landfill site, which has been extensively landscaped and restored into community woodlands and meadows. This large green space now provides walking paths and wildlife habitats, contrasting with its industrial past. The area is bordered by agricultural land to the south, reinforcing its position between the town and the Isle of Wight's countryside. Public transport links connect it to Ryde town centre and its ferry terminals.
Area overview
On average Haylands & Swanmore has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Haylands & Swanmore is £36,824 per year. There are 1 schools in Haylands & Swanmore: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Haylands & Swanmore Population
3,713
Population density
1,601.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
3,509
94.56%
Other White
88
2.37%
Irish
20
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.35%
Total population: 3,711
Religion
No religion
1,842
49.62%
Christian
1,543
41.57%
Not answered
277
7.46%
Other religion
22
0.59%
Muslim
10
0.27%
Total population: 3,712
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
802
26.54%
Level 3 (A level)
580
19.19%
No qualifications
492
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
478
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 3,022
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
1,626
53.81%
Retired
805
26.64%
Long-term sick or disabled
134
4.43%
Looking after home or family
122
4.04%
Student
114
3.77%
Total 16+ residents: 3,022
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
607
36.97%
Owns with a mortgage
554
33.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
17.3%
Other social rented
145
8.83%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.71%
Total households: 1,642
Housing type
Semi-detached
793
48.27%
Detached
374
22.76%
Terraced
251
15.28%
Purpose-built flat
129
7.85%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
69
4.2%
Total households: 1,643
Property prices in Haylands & Swanmore
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Haylands & Swanmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Haylands & Swanmore in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haylands & Swanmore over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
4
£355,000
£294,000
£330,000
£383,750
£428,750
Flats
5
£163,000
£69,900
£133,500
£165,000
£173,000
Semi-Detached
25
£240,000
£163,000
£215,000
£260,000
£323,000
Terraced
13
£220,000
£182,000
£202,000
£245,000
£261,570
10 years median price trend
in Haylands & Swanmore
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haylands & Swanmore.
